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Organic Explorer has carved out a name for itself as a comprehensive resource for travellers seeking eco-friendly experiences in New Zealand.

Through its website and travel guides, it has provided travellers with an abundance of information about everything from organic cafe's and eco-lodges to nature tourism and Maori cultural experiences.

But Organic Explorer’s efforts have gone further than just informing travellers about the variety of eco-friendly experiences available in New Zealand. It has also helped raise international awareness of New Zealand as a visitor destination.

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The Great Ponsonby Art Hotel

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30 Ponsonby Terrace Ponsonby Auckland
09 3765 989 or freephone 0800 800766
www.greatpons.co.nz

Full Description

Relax in a quiet, heritage, 1890's villa in the middle of cosmopolitan Auckland, just 2 minutes stroll to Ponsonby's vibrant cafes, restaurants, and galleries. Fifteen minutes by eco bus, five minutes by taxi to the waterfront or a 30 minute amble through Ponsonby's interesting streets.

Close to Eden Park, the Zoo and all main attractions.

Socialise and read in the large comfortable lounge, on your balcony, or relax with a glass of wine in the wisteria covered courtyard. All rooms are non smoking, have opening windows and access to free wifi. A laptop and extensive guest library of New Zealand books, films and music is also available.

Your hosts are knowledgeable about the area and are more than happy to help you with travel plans over a complimentary aperitif. We are committed to sustainability and we have two bikes for your enjoyment.

Organic Meals

Organic wine is available on request. Our coffee is fair-trade and organic.
Breakfast
Full cooked breakfast. Wake up to an award winning breakfast in the lively dining room or alfresco on the balcony. Choice of continental and freshly cooked. Our eggs are guaranteed to be organic and free range. Our butcher endeavours to provide organic, locally sourced product.

Facilities

Bedrooms
Each of our eleven individually designed guest rooms has original Pacific and New Zealand artworks that reflect the brightness of this part of the world.

In the main house are villa rooms with queen beds, capacity of 2 guests each.

The courtyard and palm garden studios are roomier and have self catering facilities, with a guest capacity of 3.

An upstairs penthouse suite has a capacity of 3.

Bed sizes are - Super King beds x 7. Queen sized beds x 5. Single beds x 2.

Electronics

Sky
VCR
Hi-Fi with CD & DVD player
Phone & Broadband

Directions

Four minutes walk from Ponsonby Road and close to all motorway exits.
By car follow directions from our website.
By bus, get off the Link bus outside All Saints church at the corner of Ponsonby Terrace and Ponsonby Road.

User Reviews

There are: 1 reviews, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5

We could not believe this oasis right in the middle of the city. We had scrummy organic feijoas in orange for breakfast and feijoa jam, all from their own hedges. The organic eggs were bright orange and to die for, also with fresh herbs from the garden. There is a large secluded garden where we lounged in the sun listening to tuis sing. The overall philosophy of the hosts shines through and they obviously care for the environment. They showed us their worm farm . All the products in the bathroom and the cleaning products are from the Eco store and as I have a skin allergy I am always worried about soap. The eco soap was fine.
We also loved all the art and what a great place Ponsonby is. There seemed to be more cafes and restaurants there than we saw anywhere else in New Zealand. There is a great bus service that runs around the inner city so we did not need to use our car at all and in fact we walked into the centre most days. Most of all tho we loved Gerry & Sally and their staff who could not do enough for us .

Posted by Johanna on 2009-09-01 13:27:26